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Can I apply for a pension visa in Thailand as a 50-year-old Russian national?

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Jun 23, 2025

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Pavel *********

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Hello, I am from Russia. I am 50 years old. I want to make a pension visa. Can I do this?

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The user, a 50-year-old Russian, inquires about obtaining a pension visa in Thailand. Responses suggest applying for a NON-O visa before entering Thailand to facilitate the process of opening a Thai bank account. There are also recommendations to consult local resources for assistance and to highlight the recent difficulties in banking regulations for expats.

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Pete *******

Go see Maneerat on Soi Post Office

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Pattaya.

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Pavel *********

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Thank you

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Яша *****

Странно не спросить об этом в русских группах, Павел😁…

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Pavel *********

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по запросу выскочила эта группа первая, тут и спросил)

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Яша *****

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у вас в таиском банке

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0 батов есть на счету, что бы визу сделать за 1900 Батов? Или вы ищите услуги агентов?

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Stuart *********

Sure. Where are you now? If outside of Thailand then probably best to apply for a non O visa prior to coming in order to get a Thai bank account.

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Pavel *********

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@Stuart ********

I am currently in Pattaya, who should I contact with this question?

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Speak with

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. They can probably help you.

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Pavel *********

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ok thank you very much

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Nigel **************

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you have to apply online from outside Thailand. Cannot do it in Pattaya.

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it certainly can be done in Pattaya.

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Nigel **************

only by paying an agent yeah?

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Pete *******

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if you meet the financials can be done yourself. If you need a bank account can be done through agent for Non O visas.

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Nigel **************

okay

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